"facety" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more facety [comparative], most facety [superlative], facey [alternative]
Etymology: Apparently an alteration of facey (although it is attested slightly later) with epenthetic t; perhaps compare -ety, feisty, or Sranan Tongo fiésti (“dirty, nasty”) (19th century). Etymology templates: {{ncog|srn|fiésti|t=dirty, nasty}} Sranan Tongo fiésti (“dirty, nasty”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} facety (comparative more facety, superlative most facety)
  1. (Caribbean, Jamaica) Playfully rude; feisty. Tags: Caribbean, Jamaica

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